Question

In which year did French scientists launch the first cat called Félicette into space?

Answer 1

French scientists launched the first cat called Félicette into space in October of 1963. Félicette was launched aboard a Véronique AG1 rocket and reached an altitude of 157 miles before returning safely to Earth.

Answer 2

Félicette (French pronunciation: [felisɛt]) was a stray Parisian cat who is the only cat to have been successfully launched into space. She was launched on 18 October 1963 as part of the French space program. Félicette was one of 14 female cats trained for spaceflight.